Senate
Record of Committee Proceedings
Committee on Transportation and Local Government
Senate Bill 218
Relating to: creating a grant program for public safety interoperable communication system upgrades.
By Senators Marklein, Felzkowski, James, Quinn, Smith and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Kurtz, Armstrong, Binsfeld, Brandtjen, Duchow, Edming, Green, Gundrum, Moses, Mursau, Nedweski, Novak, Palmeri, Petryk, Rettinger, Spiros and Swearingen.
April 14, 2023 Referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government
May 23, 2023 Public Hearing Held
Present: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Appearances For
· Sen. Howard Marklein - 17th Senate District
· Fire Chief Keith Kesler - Douglas County Vacationland Fire and Emergency Assocation
· Janet Victorson - Bayfield County emergency response community
Appearances Against
· None.
Appearances for Information Only
· Emergency Management Director Jeremy Bonikowske - Juneau County
Registrations For
· Representative Tony Kurtz - 50th Assembly District
· REP. TONY KURTZ - Assembly District 50
· Marcie Rainbolt - Wisconsin Counties Association
Registrations Against
· None.
Registrations for Information Only
· Paige Kent
· Abigail Ballweg
· Parker Hooper
· Legislative Liaison Bridget Esser - Department of Military Affairs
June 01, 2023 Executive Session Held by Paper Ballot
Present: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Absent: (0) None.
Excused: (0) None.
Moved by that Senate Amendment 1 be recommended for adoption.
Ayes: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
SENATE AMENDMENT 1 ADOPTION RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
Moved by that Senate Bill 218 be recommended for passage as amended.
Ayes: (5) Senator Tomczyk; Senators Cowles, Hutton, Carpenter and Pfaff.
Noes: (0) None.
PASSAGE AS AMENDED RECOMMENDED, Ayes 5, Noes 0
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Michael Donatello
Committee Clerk
